Instructional Support Specialist Job

This is the highest level within the series. Incumbents tutor students in a variety of subjects and skills. Duties include: creating educational plans; documenting and monitoring student progress; meeting with parents, students, and other resource providers; and preparing lesson plans under direction of a certified teacher.

Tutors students in assigned curricular areas before school, during lunch, and after school, focusing on specific concepts which are difficult or need reinforcement.

• Modifies classroom materials for individual student needs.
• Assists in preparing lesson plans in assigned area of responsibility that address student modifications and accommodations.
• Documents services provided to students in compliance with applicable guidelines and/or programs.
• Participates in the development of student goals and objectives.
• Documents and monitors student progress. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to review individual student needs.
• Participates in coordinating student testing and reassessments to determine current needs and/or progress. Maintains related records.
• Maintains a variety of student records and information in assigned area of responsibility.
• Facilitates in-services and instructs staff on educational techniques, integration, modifications, adaptations, and accommodations for classrooms and/or students for functional educational performance.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, depending on assignment and one year of instructional or substitute teaching experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

. Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Substitute certification is preferred.

Some positions may require:

• State of Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Licensure;

• National Certification in Occupational Therapy;

• First Aid and CPR Certifications;

• Training in Basic Life Support Certification;

• Heimlich Certification.

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Instructional strategies;

• Assigned subject matter;

• Principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;

• Basic mathematical skills;

• Customer service principles;

• Computer operations;

• Knowledge of programs and procedures in assigned area of responsibility;

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and standards;

Classroom operations and activities.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Training employees on work methods and procedures;

• Tutoring students in applicable academic areas;

• Monitoring and assisting children with activities;

• Using office equipment;

• Dealing patiently with children;

• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children;

• Performing mathematical calculations;

• Providing customer service;

• Gathering and organizing data;

• Solving problems;

• Preparing lesson plans;

• Writing and creating written documents;

• Preparing and maintaining student records;

• Utilizing a computer and related software applications;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Preparing memos, letters, and/or other related written correspondence;

• Reading and interpreting information from schedules, memos, and/or other written documentation;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.